Sioux Falls evicting campers

November 02, 2009

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls officials are rewriting the city's campground ordinance but in the meantime, they're taking steps to evict people who violate it. The ordinance bars people from staying in a campground more than 30 days in any calendar year. Some officials say it's too restrictive. A new ordinance is expected to be reviewed next year. David Fritz, the owner of the Westwick Motel and Campground, says the city has ordered him to remove campers or RVs by Nov. 23. Shawna Goldammer is the city's zoning enforcement manager. She said officials got an anonymous complaint about campers and RVs that appeared to be "hunkering down for the winter." Goldammer said the city follows up on violations that are reported. ___ Information from: Argus Leader, http://www.argusleader.com Copyright 2009 The Associated Press.